Kinsta vs WP Engine: what you pay after the intro price
To keep one website, Kinsta is cheaper over 2 to 5 years and WP Engine over 1 year, renewals included. Over 3 years Kinsta costs $1,050 (Single 35k, 12 months) and WP Engine $1,176 (Essential – 1 site, 12 months), $126 apart.
One website, kept 1 to 5 years
| Kept for | Kinsta | WP Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $350 Single 35k, 12 months | $336 Essential – 1 site, 12 months | $14 |
| 2 years | $700 Single 35k, 12 months | $756 Essential – 1 site, 12 months | $56 |
| 3 years | $1,050 Single 35k, 12 months | $1,176 Essential – 1 site, 12 months | $126 |
| 4 years | $1,400 Single 35k, 12 months | $1,596 Essential – 1 site, 12 months | $196 |
| 5 years | $1,750 Single 35k, 12 months | $2,016 Essential – 1 site, 12 months | $266 |
Each host's cheapest plan and term for the period: the first term up front, then renewals at its published renewal price. The highlight marks the cheaper. Before tax, without a domain.
What the numbers say
- Kinsta advertises $30 a month (Single 35k, 12-month term), and it renews at the same price; WP Engine advertises $28 a month (Essential – 1 site, 12-month term), which renews at $35, 1.3× as much.
- Paying month to month for a year costs $385 on Kinsta (Single 35k) and $420 on WP Engine (Essential – 1 site).
More websites, kept 3 years
| Websites | Kinsta | WP Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,050 Single 35k, 12 months | $1,176 Essential – 1 site, 12 months |
| 3 | $3,450 WP 5, 12 months | $2,184 Essential – Up to 3 sites, 12 months |
| 10 | $6,750 WP 10, 12 months | $4,368 Essential – Up to 10 sites, 12 months |
| 25 | $13,500 WP 40, 12 months | $11,088 Essential – Up to 30 sites, 12 months |
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Prices checked against each host's own pages on , in US dollars before tax.